ICD-10-CM Code S53.499

Other sprain of unspecified elbow

Not Valid for Submission

S53.499 is a "header" nonspecific and non-billable code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other sprain of unspecified elbow. The code is NOT valid for the year 2020 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. The ICD-10-CM code S53.499 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like rupture of elbow ligament or sprain of elbow and forearm or sprain of ligament of elbow.

ICD-10:

S53.499

Short Description:

Other sprain of unspecified elbow

Long Description:

Other sprain of unspecified elbow

Consider the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity:

Information for Patients

Your elbow joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the elbow joint move. When any of these structures is hurt or diseased, you have elbow problems.

Many things can make your elbow hurt. A common cause is tendinitis, an inflammation or injury to the tendons that attach muscle to bone. Tendinitis of the elbow is a sports injury, often from playing tennis or golf. You may also get tendinitis from overuse of the elbow.

Other causes of elbow pain include sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, bursitis and arthritis. Treatment depends on the cause.

A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.

A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving the muscle.

At first, treatment of both sprains and strains usually involves resting the injured area, icing it, wearing a bandage or device that compresses the area, and medicines. Later treatment might include exercise and physical therapy.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

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